Emirates expands network in China with Loong Air

Emirates strengthens its presence in the Chinese market by signing an interline agreement with Loong Air. The partnership allows the Dubai carrier's passengers to reach 22 new cities in China via Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, with a single ticket and baggage to their final destination.

The agreement expands connectivity to strategic hubs such as Zhengzhou, Changchun and Haikou, simplifying leisure and business itineraries thanks to uniform fare conditions. 

Emirates has been operating in China since 2004 and now connects five major cities with 49 weekly flights, cementing its role as a bridge between the Asian country and the carrier's global network.

About Loong Air

Zhejiang Loong Airlines, known as Loong Air, was founded in 2011 and started passenger services in 2013. Headquartered in Hangzhou, it has operational bases in Xi'an, Chengdu and Guangzhou. Since 2016, it has also developed an international network, with connections between Hangzhou and Hong Kong and between Xi'an and Tashkent, as well as interline partnerships with carriers such as Cathay Pacific and Uzbekistan Airways.